ELQ Industries of New Rochelle, the low bidder on the project, completed $7.8 million of repairs and renovations. The contract called for the bath house, spray park and recreation pool to be ready for swimmers for the 2017 Season.

And that is just the start. Once financing is approved by the Board of Legislators, work can begin on a second pool – this one geared for swimming laps, whether in competitions or just for fun.

Sometimes government doesn’t work as fast as everyone would like. When the bids were opened in the fall, 2016, they exceeded the county’s bond cap. That sent the project back to the drawing board to be redesigned. A staggered construction approach was adopted.

By doing one pool at a time, the county was allowed to stay under the bond cap, and get started on the first phase of construction right away. That means we are back on track for swimming at Sprain Ridge Park pool this summer.

The school trip programs at Read Wildlife Sanctuary are currently being updated - please check back with us again.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary is a 179-acre park located along the Long Island Sound adjacent to Playland in Rye. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30. A modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and orinthology.

Integrating the Zumba® philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Fit blends it all together for a great fun workout. The program combines many energizing formats, including Aquatic Tabata and HIIT, designed for total body conditioning and cardiovascular fitness. Water shoes highly recommended.

Enjoy some window-shopping as you keep in shape during Mall Walks at The Westchester in White Plains. The program offers indoor health walking at Westchester’s premier mall on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8 to 10 a.m. throughout the year.

A special guest speaker is presented on the first Friday of each month providing information on health issues, safety and nutrition. The talk takes place at 9 a.m.at the Level One Nordstrom’s E-bar seating area. Admission and parking are free for all registered members of the mall walk program.

To join, sign up at the horse fountain plaza near Crate & Barrel on Retail Level Two, on Tuesday and Friday mornings during the program.